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A resident of Redcross Lane said: "I’ve lived here for three years and we’ve had lots of issues including anti-social behaviour, alcoholics, people taking drugs and the homeless.

A 24-year-old man has now been arrested.

"We’ve pushed the council to provide cameras, but they say they won’t. I’ve been victim of assault here on bank holiday in August, four men, one with a knife threatened me. They still wouldn’t do anything," he said.

Many in the area who knew Mark have said how saddened they are by the news of his stabbing.

Jane Couch MBE, said: “I live in the area and I see him every night and I give him a bit of change here and there.

“He’s really nice and such a polite man. Mark was a normal guy,” she added.

The British former professional boxer said she didn’t think the council or homeless services are doing enough to help those on the streets.

“The council just puts them all into the same box and won’t help them. Mark stays there playing his guitar, strumming away. He’s harmless,” she said.

“It is horrible to think someone could do this.”

An investigation into this incident is now under way by the police.

“If you saw this incident, please call Investigations on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5217251189," said a spokesperson for the Avon and Somerset Police.